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Editorials Archive
Top 10 Benefits of Windows XP Professional
- Communicate and Collaborate Instantly
Microsoft Windows Messenger in Windows XP offers a host of versatile
features that make talking and working with one another in real-time
convenient. Chat in real-time online with anyone connected with Windows
Messenger: use your existing computer speakers for Audio Conferencing;
connect a camera to your computer for Video Conferencing; plus, get File
Transfer and Applications Sharing to work together online. Remote
Assistance is another feature that allows you to collaborate with
colleagues no matter where they are physically located.
- Work from Anywhere (as Though You're at Your Desk)
With Remote Desktop, you can access your Windows XP personal computer
files from any other computer on the Internet, running any version of
Windows. Enter your password, and this new feature creates a virtual
session to give you all of the files stored on your desktop computer
from virtually any network connection.
- Securely Access Your Network with Improved Performance
Windows XP's Networking Support provides secure access as well as
performance improvements for your wireless connections. Windows XP
recognizes any access point for wireless connection, and automatically
takes you to the dial-in menu to enter your user credentials, without
reconfiguring your computer or making changes to your setup. You can
also access files and folders on a network share when disconnected from
the server, to take advantage of the fact that more and more companies
and organizations are providing wireless capabilities (airports, cafes,
libraries, etc.).
- Get Help from a Professional on Your Desktop
Remote Assistance allows you to turn over control of your computer to an
expert colleague or system administrator who can solve your technical
problems, without them visiting your desk. Once you give permission, the
other person can control your computer remotely over a network, to solve
a problem or demonstrate a process as you watch and learn
- Improve Speed and Ease of Deployment and Management
Windows XP has more than 300 new policies available to tailor the
operating system to your environment, IntelliMirror , is the technology
that allows you to use advanced Policy-based Desktop Management to
administer large groups of PCs together to automatically deploy
applications with version control, synchronize file and folder versions,
and more.
- Work Globally as Easily as You Do Locally
Windows XP and Microsoft Office XP make it possible for you to create,
read and edit documents in many languages in the same version of the
operating system, so IT administrators no longer need to deploy
multiple, localized versions of Windows. The Multilingual User Interface
(MUI) lets you change dialog boxes, menus, help files, dictionaries,
proofing tools, etc. for each user and Single Worldwide Binary means you
can run any language version of a Win32 application on any language
version of Windows XP.
- Make the Web More Productive
With Internet Explorer 6 and Windows XP, you have the ability to utilize
many new and enhanced features to simplify tasks, increase reliability,
and maintain the privacy of personal and business information on the
Internet. For example, the Internet Connection Firewall automatically
shields your PC from unauthorized access when you're on the Internet.
- Get the Highest Level of Protection for Critical Data
The Encrypting File System feature provides the highest level of
protection from hackers and data theft by encrypting the contents of
entire files and folders with a randomly generated key. Access is
seamless to you: when you logon, you can read and work with your coded
files. But if anyone else gets access to your system, they won't be able
to read the contents of your protected documents. You can also use
Access Control to restrict access to selected files, applications, and
other resources.
- Migrate a User from One System to Another
Automatically
Windows XP is an excellent platform for large-scale deployments. The
Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP Professional migrates
data, applications, and operating system settings from old computers to
new desktops with the ability to customize settings including unique
modifications to the registry. Application Compatibility ensures your
legacy applications will continue to run within Windows XP.
- Work More Efficiently Everyday
Windows XP's new Task-Based Design reduces the number of steps it takes
to accomplish everyday tasks and familiar, flexible tools are more immediately
at hand. Navigate more easily through your system and your programs with
task menus that are always available and automatically change to give
you commands specific to each type of file you are using. Tools such as
the Desktop Cleanup Wizard ensure that everything is maintained in a
neat and organized way, so you're free to concentrate on what really
matters.
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